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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more. The results were powerful.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more. The results were powerful.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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Even When So Young, They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

The behavior between the partner and mom, that is referred to as domestic violence. It is also referred to as intimate partner violence. People don’t have to be physically touched or hurt for this behavior to be labled violence. If this continues those feelings can grow to become depression and/or anxiety.

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Hey, Tough Guy…

Gary Direnfeld

Mom suffered depression. As the fellow spoke he began to see connections between his dad’s oppression of his mom and her depression. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. The counselor wondered about other values and biases his dad had.

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It May Be Trauma If You Experienced….

Gary Direnfeld

A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. A history of these experiences can contribute to drug or alcohol abuse.

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If You Saw Your Parent Being Hit…

Gary Direnfeld

It wasn’t until she entered into counseling for depression that her upbringing was explored as well as the connection to her present life. She came to understand and appreciate that she wasn’t suffering as much from depression as oppression. She lived an unhappy, unfulfilled life with this man. Oppression.